Psychology Fundamentals and Historical Overview

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering basic psychology definitions, areas of specialization, and key historical figures.

Psychology

Scientific study.

Theories

Formulations of apparent relationships.

Pure research

Research that has no immediate application.

Applied research

Research designed to find solutions.

Practice Psychology

Branch aimed at helping people change.

Teaching

Sharing knowledge.

Clinical Psychologists

The largest subgroup of psychologists.

Counseling psychologists

Psychologists who handle adjustment problems.

School Psych

Psychologists employed by school systems.

Social psych

Field focused on thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

Consumer Psych

Field focused on shoppers.

Health Psych

Branch related to breath.

Sport Psychologist

Psychologist focused on various sports.

Aristole (384 - 322Bce)

Historical figure associated with writing "about the psyche".

Democritus (400 Bce)

Philosopher who suggested early psychological concepts.

Plato (427-347)

Philosopher associated with "know Thyself".

Gustau theodore

Figure associated with "Light and Sounds".

Wihelm wundt (1832-1920)

Psychologist associated with Germany 1879.

William Janus

Described as the first true American psychologist.

John Broads

Founder of American behaviorism.

Be Shinner

Psychologist focused on organisms.

Structuralism

School of thought that attempts to break down elements of mind.

Functionalism

School of thought focused on behavior.

Psychoanalysis

Perspective focused on impulses, urges, and wishes.

Sigmund Freud

Founder of Psychoanalysis.